La Connexion Francaise (2019-05-05)

La Connexion Francaise

épuiser = exhaust
écrouler = collapse
nuage = cloud
poussière = dust
tousser = cough
lapins = rabbits
amadou = tinder
dégâts = damage
linceul = shroud
boueuses = muddy
maculer = smudge
cirer = wax
gueule = mouth
âtre = hearth

Dénombrement en français

Cette toux devient agaçante.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-05-04)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a current Toronto Blue Jay named Socrates.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-05-04)

La Connexion Francaise

semer = sow
péniblement = laboriously
supplice = ordeal
carrefour = crossroads
à bout de forces  = exhausted
désemparer = intermission
faufiler = sneak out
brouette = wheelbarrow
presque = almost
bout = end
hérissés = bristly
étendue = scope
déboussoler = disorientate
demeure = dwelling
fond = bottom
buis = boxwood
ifs = yews
pelouse = lawn
tapis = carpet
daller = go
ardoise = slate

Dénombrement en français

J'ai peut-être besoin tondre la pelouse bientôt.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-05-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Pizza at the end of a long day is worth a daily affirmation.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-05-03)

La Connexion Francaise

constater = note
égarer = mislead
creux = hollow
malsaine = unhealthy
pénombre = twilight

Dénombrement en français

J'ai été tres reussi ce matin.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-05-02)

La Connexion Francaise

atout = asset
dédale = maze
repérer = spot
tas = heap
décombres = rubble
squelette = skeleton
poutres = beams
branlants = rickety
recueillir = collect

Dénombrement en français

Mon cerveau est un dédale au branlant squelettes.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-30)

La Connexion Francaise

poumons = lungs
en bas = below
empoigner = grab
lame = blade
charpente = frame
carrément = outright
basculer = toggle
percuter = ram
poussière = dust
clin = wink
chanceler = totter
fracasser = smash
dessous = below
écrouler = collapse
emprunter = borrow
parcourir = browse

Dénombrement en français

Je dois maîtriser mon stress mieux.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-04-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I learn to like strawberries?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-29)

La Connexion Francaise

sonner = ring
cloches = bells
narines = nostrils
oser = dare
hisser = hoist
aussitôt = immediately
étoiles = stars
attraper = catch
dépêcher = hurry
courber = bend
souffler = blow
pattes = paws
parvenir = reach
tenir = keep
songer = wonder
vide = empty
enjamber = climb over
tâter = feel
pourrie = rotten
encadrer = frame

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin d'avoir plus calme dans ma jour.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I have seen Avengers: End Game

I am going to win fantasy baseball handily this week.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-28)

La Connexion Francaise

pochon = pouch
rigolo = fun
emparer = take
caler = stall
ruer = rush
manche = handle
chavet = bedside
dérouter = disconcert
tremper = soak

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de être plus efficace aujourd'hui et chaque jour.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-27)

La Connexion Francaise

atterrir = land
poteau = post
vide = empty
dessous = below
casser = break
cou = neck
grelotter = shiver
bêtise = stupidity
mollement = flabbily
saisir = grab
valser = waltz
avachir = limp
debout = standing
chiot = puppy
aboyer = bark

Dénombrement en français

Je crois que le chiot veut aller dehors.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-26)

Today I Learned . . .

There are radio stations in Surviving Mars.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-04-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do they never have regular Goodhost iced tea at the Prestion Crossing Wal-Mart?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-26)

La Connexion Francaise

étincelles = sparks
puanteur = stench
mèche = wick
crépiter = crackle
crapahuter = trudge
haut = top
martèlement = pounding
retentir = sound
tasser = tamp
cartouche = cartridge
frôler = graze
egosiller = hoarse
éclats = bursts
ardoisé = slate
gicler = spurt
alentour = surrounding
erafler = scratch
ramper = crawl
au dessus = above
cendre = ash

Dénombrement en français

J'ai beaucoup accompli ces deux derniers jours.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-25)

Today I Learned . .

1,735 people took the Engineers Canada/Polytehnique Montreal course Sustainability In Practice that I completed in March/April.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-25)

La Connexion Francaise

hisser = hoist
tant bien que mal = as best they could
faîtage = ridgepole
lenteur = slowness
cime = summit
chamade = wildly
dégringoler = tumble
essai = trial
dépêcher = hurry
dechirer = tear
au dessus = over

Dénombrement en français

Mon livre francais est devenir excitant.

Act of Caring (2019-04-24)

Act of Caring 

I fixed the latch on the Porsche truck this evening.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

The last jersey from my order was delivered today.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-24)

La Connexion Francaise

pénible = painful
embusqué = ambush
étroit = narrow
guetter = watch
adosser = lean
fredonner = hum
tromper = deceive
ennui = boredom
fourmis = ants
dégourdir = stretch
sonner = ring
lugubre = dismal
coude = elbow
pencher = lean
éloigner = remove
amdou = tinder
echelle = ladder
colombage = timbered
jucher = perch
déraper = skid
baisser = lower

Dénombrement en français

Je sens instable ou agité peut être.

Act of Caring (2019-04-23)

Act of Caring 

I fixed the garbage bag in the garbage can in the park this afternoon.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-23)

Today I Learned . . .

The woman who played Howard's Mom on Big Bang Theory actually died so they killed off the character in the show.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-23)

The Daily Affirmation

Despite losing tonight, my ball hockey team showed some real promise towards improving our offensive capabilities.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-23)

La Connexion Francaise

appuyer = support
sourire = smile
pelotonner = curl
tarder = delay
rendre compte = realize

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas atteindre assez chaque jour.

Act of Caring (2019-04-22)

Act of Caring 

I added a pail of water to the hot tub this evening and re-filled the chlorine dosing float.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-22)

Today I Learned . . .

There was a wild rabbit in our yard for over two hours this evening.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-22)

La Connexion Francaise

nouer = tie
tambouriner = drum
pencher = lean
verser = pay
goutte = drop
au found = basically
prélever = withdraw
sciure = sawdust

Dénombrement en français

Je suis developpant un plan de voyage.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-21)

La Connexion Francaise

nettement = clearly
atteler = harness

Dénombrement en français


Je sens mieux ce matin que je fait hier.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-04-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy Lego - The Force Awakens Deluxe Edition for $10?

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-20)

Today I Learned . . .

There is titanium dioxide in Benadryl.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-20)

La Connexion Francaise

serrer = tighten
entortiller = twist
machinalement = by rote
épouvantable = terrible
survivre = survive
ébranler = shake

Dénombrement en français

Mon allergies est meurtre moi ce matin.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-04-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I psychologically damaged?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-19)

La Connexion Francaise

assourdissante = deafening

Dénombrement en français

C'est un jour charmant aujourd-hui.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-18)

La Connexion Francaise

debarrasser = get rid of
vif = bright
pourfendre = slay
dégainer = unsheathe
effrayer = scare
pentu = sloping
dessus = above
grimper = climb
faufiler =- sneak out
jurer = swear

Dénombrement en français

Je dois jurer sur ces manuels.  Ce me fait furieux.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-17)

La Connexion Francaise

briser = break
vitre = window
revanche = revenge
subitement = suddenly
aveugle = blind
sourd = deaf
hélas = alas
envers = towards
enfuir = escape
cadenasser = padlock
creuser = dig
galérien = convict

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas réussi ce matin.

Act of Caring (2019-04-16)

Act of Caring

Even though I rarely take from the office candy store, I restocked the fridge with my Coca-Cola this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-04-16)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Where is my Colorado Avalanche jersey from the 2017 trip to Denver?

What's it going to take for my ball hockey team to play with a resemblance of proper execution in the offensive and defensive zone?

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-16)

Today I Learned . . .

SARCAN is open late on Thursday and Friday night.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-16)

La Connexion Francaise

parier = bet
guetter = watch
amadouer = coax
percer = drill
ombre = shadow
étroite = narrow
cadenas = padlock

Dénombrement en français

Je jouera balle hockey ce soir.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-15)

La Connexion Francaise

épier = spy
orfèvrerie = goldsmith
venelle = alley
braguette = fly
serrure = lock
reculer = retreat
jurer = swear
caleçon = underpants

Dénombrement en français

J'ai dû changer mon caleçon ce matin.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy baseball for last week.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-14)

Today I Learned . . .

Sloths travel 3 times as fast in water than on land.  They are great swimmers and can hold their breath up to 40 minutes by slowing their heart rate to 1/3 the normal pace.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

Despite some technical difficulties, we watched the first episode of Game of Thrones Season 8!

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-14)

La Connexion Francaise

soutirer = extract
élancant = darting
couloir = corridor
sourde = deaf

Dénombrement en français

Je sentis monter en m'estomac un douleur terne.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finished my course on sustainability and environmental stewardship with an 88%.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-13)

Today I Learned . . .

Dogs sweat glands are in their paws.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-13)

La Connexion Francaise

parvenir = reach
éternuer = sneeze
arpenter = survey
debout = standing
aveuglément = blindly
dépasser = exceed
agissements = actions

Dénombrement en français

Je suis éternuement plus maintenant.  Je dois être le saison d'allergie.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I got several great presents for my birthday today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-04-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do all of my colonists keep catching rockets back to Earth?

Am I a robot?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-12)

La Connexion Francaise

manche = handle
écourter = shorten

Dénombrement en français

Je ne cevrait pas avoir de stress pour mon anniversaire.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-11)

La Connexion Francaise

lâcher = release
bondir = leap
lorgnons = spectacles
soupir = sigh
soulagement = relief
pencher = lean
ramasser = pick up
rechausser = bank up

Dénombrement en français

Je sens très enroulé.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-10)

La Connexion Francaise

bouillonner = seethe
dépérir = waste away / wither
poitrine = chest
foncer = charge
dépourvu = devoid
de travers = crooked
cramoisi = crimson
soufflant = blowing

Dénombrement en français

Je suis sur programme.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-09)

La Connexion Francaise

grimper = climb
palier = bearing
rude = rough
reins = waist
coassement = croaking
lame = blade
trancher = slice
chair = flesh
pli = fold
essuyer = wipe
demeurer = remain
paresser = laze
congédier = dismiss
hors = except

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas fait grand chose de manière concrète.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-08)

La Connexion Francaise

découdre = unpick
au-dessus = above

Dénombrement en français

Je ne peux pas dire qu'il s'agisse le francais etait facile ou ma lecture est mieux.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-07)

The Daily Affirmation 

The Porsche is OUT for the season! 

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-07)

La Connexion Francaise

brailler = bawl
hérisser = ruffle
paluche = paw
bouger = move
poil = hair
lame = blade
fourreau = scabbard
esquisser = sketch
courbette = bowing
reculer = retreat

Dénombrement en français

Le chien sur mes genoux, il est difficule de taper.

Act of Caring (2019-04-06)

Act of Caring

We finally hauled away the TV and fluorescent lighting tubes that have been cluttering up the dining room for months.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-06)

La Connexion Francaise

d'abord = first
haleine = breath
empester = stink
pouce = thumb
cure-dent = tooth pick
sourd = deaf
outrancière = outrageous

Dénombrement en français

Mon chat est pleurs à le porte.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-05)

La Connexion Francaise

foncer = race
jalonner = mark out
éternuement = sneeze
ferme = farm
pourtant = however
chambranle = jamb

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fabrique progres bien ce matin.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-04-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is it creepy to peer in your own window?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-04)

La Connexion Francaise

épuiser = exhaust
poitrine = chest
sitôt = so early
boulotte = dumpy
ralentir = slow down
lorsque = when
larmes = tears
déménager = move
maudite = cursed

Dénombrement en français

J'etait trop occupé ce matin.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I may not have to see the nephrologist anymore.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-03)

La Connexion Francaise

autant = much
jouxter = adjoin
proche = close
emménager = move in

Dénombrement en français

J'etait dérangé ce matin.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-02)

La Connexion Francaise

astuce = trick
pire = worst
briller = shine
écœurer = nauseate

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lu onze pages dans ma livre.  C'ai calmé moi.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-01)

The Daily Affirmation

My budget did not take the hit I was expecting this morning.

I got Season 4 of Game of Thrones on sale today.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-01)

Today I Learned . . .

You can take a screen shot of the Touch Bar on a Macbook Pro.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-01)

La Connexion Francaise

agir = act
tricheur = cheater
mensonge = lie
arquer = arch

Dénombrement en français

Je suis allé au Costco avec Kaylie pour dejeuner.  J'ai eu un glace vanille avec caramel.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I feel good after a challenging weights work-out.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-31)

Today I Learned . . .

It takes 20 minutes to charge my Apple Watch 20%.

A 24-minute work-out discharges 6% of my Apple Watch battery.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-31)

La Connexion Francaise

creux = hollow
tout d'abord = first of all
charabia = gibberish
décaler = shift
galimatias = rigmarole

Dénombrement en français

Français ñ'était pas charabia ce matin.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I look up cheat notes for God of War?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

The weather outside this afternoon was beautiful for a walk.

I really, really enjoy playing God of War.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-30)

La Connexion Francaise

envoler = fly
recourber = recurve
griffes = claws
gant = glove
tabouret = stool

Dénombrement en français

Je comprend ma livre bien ce matin.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-29)

La Connexion Francaise

pâteuse = pasty
sautiller = hop

Dénombrement en français

Lirant est allé bien aujourd-hui.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-28)

Today I Learned . . .

Emperor Palpatine's first name is "Sheev".

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I convert every road in my city to a dirt road?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished two books today.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-28)

La Connexion Francaise

éplucher = peel
recenser = inventory
sauter = jump
betterave = beet
soupirer = sigh
songer = wonder
d'abord = first
croquis = sketch
au bout = at the end
croître = grow
ravalant = swallowing
dépit = spite
écrouler = collapse
épouvantable = terrible
péniblement = laboriously
menton -= chin
secouer = shake

Dénombrement en français

Mon liste of mots francais est long aujourd-hui.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I lost my hockey sticks then got them back again.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-27)

La Connexion Francaise

craindre = fear
renseignement = information
éloigner - remove
mèche = wick
rater = miss
alentours = surroundings
vifs = bright
chuchoter = whisper

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un matin mauvais aujourd-hui.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-26)

La Connexion Francaise

livraison = delivery
sourd = deaf
foncer = charge
longer = follow
noeud = node
sauter = jump
coller = paste
entasser = heap
creusets = crucibles
éprouvettes = specimens
cornu = horned
catimini = sly
bavard = talkative
colproter = peddle
malin = malignant
opérer = operate

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très tendu.

Act of Caring (2019-03-25)

Act of Caring

I loaded the dishwasher just before going to bed.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My dental work this morning was essentially painless.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-25)

La Connexion Francaise

entrepôts = warehouses
songer = wonder

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien.  Mon tête est plein.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-24)

La Connexion Francaise

abîme = abyss
ennuis = trouble
insu = unbeknownst
foi = faith

Dénombrement en français

Cet était un promenade de chien cet était trés sans intérêt.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-23)

La Connexion Francaise

raidir = stiffen
subir = undergo
subite = sudden

Dénombrement en français

Ma dos est raidir sur samedis.  Je ne sais pas pourquoi.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

If attending a home playoff game, why would you leave immediately after the home team tied the game at the middle of the third period?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-22)

La Connexion Francaise

fêler = crack
attraper = catch
avis = view
accrouper = crouch
croisement = crossing

Dénombrement en français

Faire autant d'écriture m'a fatigué.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-21)

Today I Learned . . .

Emilia Clarke had two brain aneurysms.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-21)

La Connexion Francaise

phtisie = consumption
tige = stem
hérissée = bristly
poils = fur
croquer = eat
recracher = spit
sacoche = pannier
vide = empty
cueillette = picking
léguer = devise
éveiller = awake
prélever = withdraw
fiole = flask

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigué de etiant furieux.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-20)

La Connexion Francaise

manigancer = engineer
ouvrage = work
guère = hardly
tâtonner = grope
ficelle = string
marrube = horehound

Dénombrement en français

C'étiat amusant de photographier les patins.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-20)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do I like oatmeal so much?

Act of Caring (2019-03-19)

Act of Caring

I picked up a package of coffee that had fallen on the floor at Safeway.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-19)

Today I Learned . . .

-- great tits -- are a type of bird.

There are tempura shrimp flavored chips.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I get so much wax in my ears?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-19)

La Connexion Francaise

recoin = recess
sur-le-champ = right away
encrier = inkwell
subite = sudden
angoisse = anguish
debout = standing

Dénombrement en français

Je connais pourquoi je suis bouleverse aujourd-hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are they plowing the street when its just going to be melted dry by Thursday?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-18)

La Connexion Francaise

fouiller = search
vêtir = dress
tromper = deceive
esbroufe = swank
soigner = treat
mise = setting

Dénombrement en français

Je suis bouleversé pour une raison inconnue.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-17)

La Connexion Francaise

pinceau = brush
poil = hair
des fausses = fake
mendiant = beggar
crasseux = filthy
boiteux = lame
penderie = wardrobe

Dénombrement en français

Ma penderie de maillots de sport est grande.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-16)

Today I Learned . . .

If you're going to get a new phone, make sure your schedule is clear for the rest of the day to set it up and get it fully functional.  (I did not)